I think using a proper-feeling joystick is imperative for any retro arcade build. You’ll want that gated and ‘clicky’ feel that you don’t get from modern joysticks. This one, from Adafruit, is a perfect retro-style eight-way gated joystick. It will give you that classic feel and sound thanks to its old-school build. Wiring and usage are easy, since it’s basically four buttons connected mechanically to the joystick. No modern potentiometers or encoders here! And that’s exactly the point!
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